Qinhuai River Painted Pleasure Boat

Qinhuai River Painted Pleasure Boat

• Cruise along the Qinhuai River, take in the sights along the shore, and listen to fascinating tales of ancient Jinling.

Attraction Introduction

Sit in the boat and watch the traditional buildings with white walls and black tiles continuously appear along both banks. The lights on the buildings and strings of red lanterns under the eaves reflect on the waters of the Qinhuai River, making it feel as if the boat is carrying you into the world described in Zhu Ziqing’s essay “The Qinhuai River in the Sound of Oars and Light of Lanterns.”

Cruising along the Qinhuai River, you not only enjoy a complimentary guided tour throughout the ride, but also get to admire over forty scenic spots and attractions along the shore, including former residences of famous personalities, historical relics, renowned bridges, classic gardens of the Jiangnan region, and colorful Qinhuai lantern displays. Listen as your guide shares historical anecdotes and interesting stories. Nowadays, “taking a painted pleasure boat cruise on the Qinhuai River” has become a top activity for visitors to Nanjing. Not taking a boat trip at the Confucius Temple area is like not having visited Nanjing at all.

Special Tips

1. Board the boat at the Confucius Temple Pier (also called the Confucius Temple Ban Chi Pier), which is located under the Tian Xia Wen Shu Archway in front of the Confucius Temple.

2. Cruise Route: Confucius Temple Pier – Bailuzhou Park – Colorful Water Street – Dongshuiguan – Zhonghua Gate – Confucius Temple Pier. More visitors choose to cruise at night than during the day. Boats depart approximately every 20 minutes, and each cruise lasts about 50 minutes.

3. A night cruise on the Qinhuai River is highly recommended for the best experience.

Address: Pan Chi Pier, Confucius Temple, Nanjing

Type: Pier, River, Gallery, Ancient Town, Ancient Village, Boat Tour

Recommended Duration: 1–2 hours

Phone: 025-52300870

Official Website: http://www.njfzm.net/

Opening Hours:

10:00–17:00 (Daytime: boats depart when 20 passengers are onboard; if fewer than 20, boats leave every 30 minutes); 18:30–22:00 (Evening: boats depart every 20 minutes)

Ticket Information:

Daytime adult ticket: 60 RMB/person; Evening adult ticket: 80 RMB/person.